An exclusive route through Khakassia, which combined walking tours to relict lakes and archaeological museums of Khakassia. The highlight of this tour is a visit to the Ivanovo mountain lakes, surrounded on all sides by hills with lush vegetation and snowfields.

Ancient relict lakes with emerald water, eternal glaciers and waterfalls, the "golden" tunnels of the Robber Nightingale and the "drunken" forest, accommodation in 4* hotels, homemade three meals a day, local gastronomy, bargain shopping and meetings with interesting people.

Location

Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan
from
$791
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 19 – 26 June, 2025
    • 10 – 17 July, 2025
    • 7 – 14 August, 2025
    • 21 – 28 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ancient relict lakes
We will visit the Ivanovo lakes, surrounded by hills with snowfields that do not melt until August
Salbyksky kurgan
We will see the largest megalithic mound of the Middle Yenisei basin
Picturesque Siberian nature
Let's take a ride along the road through the steppe and taiga natural zone of Khakassia
Lunch in nature
We will arrange a halt on a picturesque slope that resembles alpine meadows
Herbal teas and medicinal herbal preparations
We will walk around the local market and buy souvenirs
Local cuisine
Let's try venison dishes, marmalade made from taiga berries and farm cheeses made from goat's milk

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ethno-day in Khakassia

    Group meeting.

    11:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.

    Departure for the excursion program: 

    Visit to the National Museum of Khakassia - the hall of stone statues.

    Lunch in the city.

    Excursion to the Salbyk kurgan, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, it was this valley that was chosen by the ancients to erect dozens of mounds of nobility on one territory. 

    One of the most sacred and mysterious places in Khakassia.

    Return to Abakan. 

    Dinner at a cafe in the city. 

    The total time on this route is about 7-8 hours, including the road.

    Recommendation to guests: comfortable shoes, sun hat, sun protection, insect repellent.

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  • Day 2 - The road to the "Golden Village"
  • Day 3 - Ivanovo Lakes
  • Day 4 - Panfilov Lakes
  • Day 5 - Ancient Temple of Time – Shaman's chair
  • Day 6 - The Ancestral Path
  • Day 7 - Ancient drawings and a gastronomic evening
  • Day 8 - Seeing off the group
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in the city of Abakan 4* (fortuna), in a hotel in the village of Priiskovoye: "Openwork"/"Attraction"/"Trace"/ "All inn".

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Abakan 4* Hotel(MoscowAbakan) + Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 89,000 rubles for single occupancy.

Abakan 4* Hotel(MoscowAbakan) + Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 75,000 rubles for double occupancy.

Asia 4* Hotel (Abakan)+ Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 88,000 rubles for single occupancy.

Asia 4* Hotel (Abakan)+ Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 80,000 rubles for double occupancy.

Hotel "Abakan" 4* or Hotel "Asia" 4* 3 nights
Hotel "Abakan" 4*

This hotel is located in the center of Abakan, a 15-minute walk from the central train station. It offers free Wi-Fi, a business center and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.

The Mama Roma's restaurant serves Italian cuisine. A buffet breakfast is also available

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Another option
Hotel "Asia" 4*

Asia Hotel is located in Abakan. It offers free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. The hotel has a bar and free private parking is available.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax and unwind. There is also a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with bathrobes and slippers.

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"Openwork" or "Attraction" or 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

Included in price

  • transport;
  • guide services;
  • habitation;
  • early check-in at the hotel from 08:00 h.;
  • meals three times a day;
  • entrance tickets;
  • meeting at the airport /railway station;
  • group transport insurance.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Abakan and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • additional excursions;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable shoes;
  • headdress from the sun;
  • sunscreen;
  • comfortable clothes for long journeys;
  •  trekking shoes (replacement shoes required);
  • comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket;
  • a small backpack;
  • insect repellents (mosquito, midge);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • raincoat;
  • headdress with mosquito net;
  • thermos (container) for tea;
  • bathing accessories;
  • beach towels;
  • cash for the purchase of souvenirs.
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Dates and Prices

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    19 – 26 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    10 – 17 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    7 – 14 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    21 – 28 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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